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Explore Charleston And Unleash Your Inner Foodie On These Culinary Tours

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If you identify as a proud foodie- Charleston is the place to be. The southern city is home to hundreds of restaurants that definitely know their way around a kitchen. Serving delicious dishes from southern staples to dry-aged steaks or high-end Mexican cuisine, Charleston has a restaurant for every mood and occasion.

The only issue with having so many great choices is that it’s almost impossible to try them all, which is exactly why Charleston Culinary Tours has made an effort to feature the best restaurants in Charleston. Find a tour that explores the area you wish to discover the most or plan to try them all.

Upper King St. Culinary Tour

Duration: 2.5 hours

When: Monday thru Saturday at 3 pm

This tour showcases the culinary innovations and experimental designs of the top restaurants located on Upper King Street. The up and coming neighboorhood is filled with energy and vibrancy. It is the perfect area to gain insight into Charleston’s ever-changing culinary scene.

Charleston Dinner Tour

Duration: 2.5 hours

When: Wednesday at 4:30 pm

This tour showcases four restaurants on Upper King Street and the surrounding area who demonstrate exquisite cooking in what is known as the New South. If you’re in search of a more adventurous dinner experience this is the perfect tour for you.

Downtown Charleston Culinary Tour

Duration: 2.5 hours

When: Monday through Sunday at 2pm-3pm

This tour explores Charleston’s French Quarter and visits four restaurants that serve some of the most flavorful food found in Charleston. Make your way through the historic area while walking on some of the oldest streets in the city.

Farm to Table Experience

Duration: 3 hours

When: Saturdays from mid-April to mid-December at 9:30 am

This tour allows guests to experience a true farm to table experience, showcasing some of the best chefs in the city and the award-winning farmer’s market. The daily participating chef helps you pick fresh ingredients from the market for your meal. Then, the guide takes you on a 45-minute walking tour while the chef prepares a meal using all of the different ingredients.

Sustainable Seafood Tour

Duration: 2.5 hours

When: the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5 pm

This tour showcases some of Charleston’s most reputable restaurants who serve locally sourced and responsibly harvested seafood. On this tour, you not only become part of the movement to protect our oceans but also get to enjoy freshly caught seafood right from our waters.

Which tour would you be most interested in taking?

 

Events

Father's Day

5 Father’s Day Activities You And Your Dad Will Enjoy

Father’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re searching for the perfect gift, you can stop. There’s no better gift for dad than some quality bonding time, so skip the socks and #1 Dad mug and get ready to win the best son/daughter award with these fun activities that you and your dad will totally enjoy.

Here are 5 fun Father’s Day activities going on in Charleston to show your dad just how much you care.

1st Annual Fathers For Fitness Walk/Run

Get in some quality bonding time while getting fit at the 1st Annual Fathers For Fitness Walk/Run. The 2.5-mile event takes place the day before Father’s Day at 2 pm at the West Ashley Bike Trail. The 1st annual walk/run hopes to promote the importance of health and exercise so that you and dad can celebrate many more Father’s Days together.

The Port Mercantile

Not much of a fitness person? That’s okay. You can take dad shopping and let him pick out his own gift at the Port Mercantile attached to the Restoration Hotel. He’ll receive 15% off select items for being such a rad Dad.

Wild Blue Ropes

If dad needs a little adventure in his life take him to Wild Blue Ropes where he can get a free climb using the promo code FATHERS619. Help each other through the course for a great bonding experience neither of you will forget.

Fathers Day at Dockery’s

Celebrate Dad at Dockery’s on Daniel Island for a Father’s Day brunch or dinner. Raise a glass at the table to thank your old man for all he does. He’ll receive a standard beer on the house.

Grand Opening of YETI Charleston

Let Dad run wild and enjoy the opening weekend of the YETI retail store located downtown. Have him pick out some of his favorite YETI products for his Father’s Day gift while enjoying live music and bloody mary’s in the store.
How are you celebrating Dad this weekend?

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Summer Events

5 Fun Events To Attend This Summer In Charleston

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Whether you like it or not, summer is almost here! And Charleston’s summer event calendar is almost in full swing which means something new every day. We know you can’t attend all the events Charleston has to offer, so we’ve searched through our calendars and found five events that we can’t miss and you shouldn’t either!

Here are our five can’t-miss events this summer:

Charleston Fashion Week: Event #2

If you haven’t noticed already, CHSFW is changing up the way the produce their week-long event. Instead, the highly anticipated fashion week has been separated into three different events happening throughout the year in March, June, and September. The second event will be held on June 14th at Memminger Auditorium and will showcase up and coming designers and their trendy looks for Summer 2019!

Luke Combs:  Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour

Dust off your boots and crack open a cold one with the country music star himself, Luke Combs. The singer-songwriter is celebrating the tour of his new album, Beer Never Broke My Heart and will be performing at Volvo Car Stadium on July 11th. Purchase tickets online and get ready to rock out at the concert of the summer!

Charleston Farmers Market

Need a reason to get up and moving on Saturday morning? The Charleston Farmers Market in Marion Square is a great one! Every Saturday from 8 am – 2 pm explore some of the city’s best local fruits and vegetables, pastries, jewelry, clothing, and more! Enjoy live music as you walk through the market and start your day off right!

Charleston Margarita Festival

If you love Margarita’s then this festival was made for you. Come out to Brittlebank Park on July 26th and sample 20+ delicious margaritas from some of the city’s best restaurants and bars. Cast your vote for the best marg in Charleston as you snack on great food, enjoy live music- oh and get a little tequila buzz.

Rebelution: Good Vibes Tour

Close out summer with some good vibes at this reggae/rock concert on August 11th at Brittlebank Park. Grab a few lawn chairs and a group of friends and jam out with Rebelution as they end summer with some of their best-known songs that will get everyone “feeling alright.” Relax and enjoy as you look back on another extraordinary summer spent in Charleston.

 

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Charleston Wedding Venues

5 Breathtaking Wedding Venues In Charleston To Say “I Do”

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You’ve got the ring, now it’s time to find the perfect place to say “I do.” Finding the right wedding venue is a crucial step in the wedding planning process and often one of the hardest. Luckily, if you’ve chosen to get married in Charleston, there are no shortage of gorgeous venues. From plantations and historic homes to famous landmarks and renovated factories, the Holy City has a wide range of venues to choose from.

We know it can be a bit overwhelming with so many spectacular options to choose from so here are our top five wedding venues in Charleston:

The Gadsden House

Located in historic downtown, this beautiful venue is full of elegance and class. Originally built in 1798, the building underwent a restoration in 2015 while still keeping a historic feel. The heart pine floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and gas fireplaces are just a few of the refined elements that give this venue a feeling of warmth and romance, creating a space to breathe and relax your heart. The intimate courtyard invites guests to congregate and celebrate love despite rain or shine with outdoor tenting services available. Enjoy a calming view of the waterfront from the wrap around double piazzas as you toast to a life full of happiness, prosperity and peace.

The Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory

This Victorian style building was built in 1881 and was used as a cigar factory between the years of 1903 and 1973. Surviving the Great Depression, the Cigar Factory was one of the few establishments that secured their workers with employment and a full days wages. Now renovated into a stunning wedding venue, the Cedar Room is an inspiring place for couples to come together to entrust that same security in one another. The venue features hardwood floors, rustic brick walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal a breathtaking view of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Celebrate with a small, intimate group or a large party of 300 guests as you tie the knot and light up a celebratory cigar in true historic fashion!

Magnolia Plantation and Garden

Overflowing with feelings of romance and serenity, this venue uses nature to its full advantage. The live oak trees draped in Spanish moss and the well-manicured gardens, come together to create a picture-perfect scene for couples looking to have an indoor or outdoor wedding. Springtime welcomes beautiful azaleas and wisteria to the garden, while the warmer summer months bring enchanting crepe myrtle, hydrangeas, and iconic magnolias throughout the plantation. The cooler months are just as colorful with fall bringing morning glory, camellias, and more azaleas to the historic gardens, as well as America’s largest collection of camellias in the winter! Kiss the bride under the enchanting live oaks to commemorate a day you and your guests will never forget.

The American Theater

Located on Upper King Street, this glamorous venue screams lights, camera, action! The establishment was opened in 1942 and was primarily used as Charleston’s premier movie house. The theater was a major setting in Nicholas Sparks’ story “The Notebook,” where everyone’s favorite couple, Noah and Allie, had their first date. Although you can no longer view movies at the location, the venue is the perfect place to make the bride and groom, as well as their guests, feel like they’re in one! The vintage marquee, luxurious grand ballroom, and handmade milk-glass chandeliers are just a few of the sophisticated, Hollywood elements that the venue has to offer. Begin the rest of your lives in this cinematic, unique venue and cheers to a happily ever after.

159 Rutledge

The beautifully-restored Rutledge House is perfect for those looking for a classic-styled Charleston wedding. Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, couples and guests are welcomed into a hospitable and charming atmosphere. The building was built in 1845 and features original heart pine floors, restored brick fireplaces, crown-molded ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows. With 5,500 square feet of event space, this quintessential venue allows the couple to hold a large party with plenty of space for dining and dancing. The house offers a feeling of timelessness with designs that will always stay in style for the bride and groom to fondly look back on years down the road. Walk down the aisle in this historic house and into life just as classic and beautiful with your significant other.

Which wedding venue would you say “I do” in?

Events

Can’t-Miss Events In Charleston This Weekend – May 17 – 19, 2019

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Looking for ideas on how to enjoy your weekend? We’ve got you covered. Here are some events you can’t miss!

Friday, May 17, 2019

Party at the Point

Don’t miss this recurring music series every Friday until July 5th! Enjoy food and drinks from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on the beach front with family and friends of all ages. Music entertainment by Sol Driven Train. Tickets are $8, cash only. Children under the age of 12 are free.

Schema with Special Guest Easy Honey

What better way to kick off the weekend than with live music at The Royal American? Come check out band Schema with special guest Easy Honey as you enjoy a few drinks in the lively atmosphere that will put you in your weekend mood for sure! Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $12.

Dee Norton Movie Night: 101 Dalmatians

If a relaxing movie night is calling your name then be sure to head to MUSC Health Stadium from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. to watch Disney’s 101 Dalmatians shown on a 3,000 sq foot board. Hosted by Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center and MUSC, this family-friendly event allows guests to enjoy food trucks, face painting, jump castles and more with free admission. The movie begins at 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Charleston Beer Fest

Come celebrate another year with Charleston Beer Fest at Riverfront Park from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy over 40 craft breweries coming from both South and North Carolina, local vendors, live music, keg tosses and more! Tickets can be found online for $25 and $35 the day of.

Hands Across the Sand

Enjoy a beach day with Oceana South Carolina and Don’t Drill SC to help South Carolina protest against offshore drilling and seismic blasting and help promote clean energy. Join hands west of the pier at Folly Beach with family and friends to protect the ocean and beaches we love.

RiverDogs 5K Run

Get your heart rate up with this 5k presented by Fleet Feet Mount Pleasant! The starting line will be set in front of Joseph P. Ripley Jr. Park and will end inside the RiverDogs stadium at home plate.

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Spring Into Summer Cocktail Class at Cocktail Club

Check out Cocktail Club’s mixology class from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and learn how to make three delicious cocktails to serve you and your friends all summer long. Tickets are available online for $30.

Game of Thrones Watch Party at Biergarten

Are you a GoT fan? Come join the rest of the population at Bay Street Biergarten and watch the second to last episode with full sound on any TV inside or outside on the patio.

 

 

Events

Give Back: Volunteers Needed For Community Event

Looking to give back to your local community? You can sign up to volunteer for Safe Kids Day 2019.

Safe Kids Day is a local community event sponsored by MUSC Children’s Health and Safe Kids Charleston Area that raises awareness about preventable childhood injuries. This year it will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Safe Kids, a worldwide nonprofit organization that works to help keep kids safe and uninjured, was founded in 1988 by Dr. Marty Eichelberger of the Children’s National Health System with support from Johnson & Johnson.

The organization has helped reduce the United States childhood death rate from unintentional injuries, the number one killer of kids in the U.S., by 57 percent by working with more than 400 coalitions and partners to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, falls, burns, poisonings and more.

Without the help of volunteers, this annual event wouldn’t be possible. Volunteers will assist with interactive games and activities that teach children and families safe behaviors to avoid preventable injuries.

You can sign up and learn more about the event here.

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Crawl of Thrones Charleston

Brace Yourself, Charleston – Winter Is Coming

Send a raven and deliver the news to all your friends, winter is coming to Charleston.

Dress up as your favorite Game of Thrones character and celebrate the last season of Game of Thrones with your right hands by embarking on the Crawl of Thrones bar crawl on Saturday, April 27.

It’s a long and treachourous journey around Charleston at some of the most popular spots around town. Beginning at The Brick, check-in is from 3 pm to 6 pm and the after party is from 8 pm to 11 pm. Make sure to be one of the first 400 attendees to check-in so you can get your own Crawl of Thrones koozie. And, take out the competition to get to the finish line first so you can choose a shirt representing your favorite house.

There will be live music, drink specials including $4 Titos and $3 bud light, and plenty of fun.

Hosted by Blue Steel Promotions, this is one of many Charleston bar crawls that goes on throughout the year around the Charleston area.

Click here to learn more about the event.

 

Events

CorePower Yoga Is Open In Mount Pleasant And Offering FREE Classes!

The wait is finally over!

CorePower Yoga finally opened last week and to celebrate, they’re offering 10 FREE DAYS of classes now through April 8th. And on top of that, new students get a FREE WEEK of classes starting April 9th. Come on, it doesn’t get better than that!

CorePower’s new home is located in Indigo Square on 1711 Shoremeade Road in Mount Pleasant (near Towne Centre), a great location that’s easy to get to and offers FREE convenient parking. Another plus in a city like Charleston, right?

So what makes CorePower Yoga different than other yoga studios in town? Well, for starters, they offer five unique yoga fitness classes, each providing the opportunity to push past your physical boundaries and clear your mind (something we ALL need). CorePower promises to “turn doubt into security, strangers into friends and stress into sweat.”

This new studio also offers a pretty sweet Black Tag Membership deal that you can purchase now through April 8th. For JUST $49, you get:

  • 2 months of unlimited yoga
  • Exclusive discounts at CryoEvolution, Clean Juice, Collective Coffee, Corrective Chiropractic & MylkBar
  • 4 free rides per month at Method Ride
  • 20% off training and programs
  • Access to over 160+ studios nationwide

AND there’s no long term contract! You can cancel, freeze or suspend your membership at any time with absolutely no fee! What are you waiting for? Seriously. With OVER 50 classes already on the schedule (with more to come), head over to try all five class formats to see which one (or more) is the best fit for you!

ALL levels of yogis are welcome —  whether it’s your first time on the mat or you’ve been practicing for years. This community and its awesome teachers are ready to welcome YOU! You won’t find a deal this good anywhere else in town, so grab your friends and come check it out! We’ll see you on your mat. Namaste, y’all!

C1: CorePower Yoga 1

Designed for all levels and a great starting point for beginners—unheated, set to inspiring tunes, and designed to work EVERY muscle in your body through movement and breath at a moderate, but intuitive pace. ⠀

  • Monday & Wednesday 7 PM
  • Tuesday & Thursday 4 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday 11AM⠀
  • Sunday 4:30 pm (FREE) ⠀

C2: CorePower Yoga 2

A yoga flow class that will strengthen, balance and detoxify your entire body and mind as you move through challenging postures and connected breath—heated to 95-98 degrees and set to an energizing playlist. Having a yoga background is a plus, but not required.

  • Monday 8:30AM & 5:30PM
  • Tuesday 5:45AM, 9:30AM & 6PM
  • Wednesday 8:30AM, 12PM & 5:30PM⠀
  • Thursday 5:45AM, 9:30AM & 6PM⠀
  • Friday 8:30AM & 5:30PM
  • Saturday 9AM⠀
  • Sunday 9:30AM & 12PM

HPF: Hot Power Fusion

Combines the meditative, detoxifying qualities of Bikram-style hot yoga with the intensity of power yoga to help you deepen your yoga practice. This heated class (98 to 100 degrees), set to motivating music,  is a true blend of balance, core strengthening, and flexibility! All levels of yogis are welcome!

  • Monday 12 PM
  • Tuesday 4:30PM & 7PM
  • Thursday 4:30 PM
  • Friday 12 PM
  • Saturday 10:30AM⠀
  • Sunday 8AM⠀

Yoga Sculpt

Meet your new favorite workout! Sculpt is guaranteed to boost metabolism and build lean muscle mass as you sweat to killer beats (think fun dance party meets hardcore workout). Throw in some free weights with C2 sequencing and a little cardio while mixing in strength-training moves (squats, lunges and bicep curls) and you’ve got Yoga Sculpt (90 to 93 degrees). Having a yoga background is a plus, but not required.

  • Mon 9:30AM, 4:30PM & 6PM
  • Tues 8AM & 5:30PM
  • Wed 5:45AM, 9AM, 4:30PM & 6PM⠀
  • Thurs 8AM & 5:30PM⠀
  • Fri 5:45AM, 9:30AM & 4:30PM⠀
  • Sat 8AM, 9:30AM & 12PM
  • Sun 9AM & 10:30AM⠀

Core Restore

Reboot and rebuild with holding postures focused around breathing and stretching. This class is designed to soothe sore muscles, work your connective tissues and free your mind of daily chatter—perfect for days when you just want to take things slow and recharge.

  • Sunday 5:30 PM ⠀

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